If you're not fortunate enough to have a small lake or river near your property, but still want to swim on hot summer days, it's time to consider building your own pool. A pool isn't just a hole dug in the ground filled with water; it's a substantial structure.
To ensure your pool always delights you with clean, cool water, we've prepared a list of ten common mistakes made during construction. This article only applies to permanent concrete pools dug in front of a house.
1. Incorrect preparatory work.
It all starts with planning, design, and preparatory work. Planning includes choosing the location for the future pond, its size, and shape. The depth will vary in different areas. It wouldn't be appropriate to make the pool equally deep on all sides if children will be swimming in it. The correct depth is between 1 meter and 1 meter 60-80 centimeters. This is optimal for both children and adults. Next, consider the finishing of the pond's walls and bottom. Will ceramic tile, plastic, or a special liner be used? Tile is best.
2. Incorrect design.
A common mistake is when homeowners build a basement and, noticing how much space it takes up, decide to install a swimming pool there. This is not a good idea. Linear deformations in a house's foundation vary along its perimeter, and cracks typically form in these areas. Such a pool will leak. Leaks can also be caused by improper pool design (poor reinforcement, no cushion, etc.).
3. Incorrect concrete pouring technology.
When pouring a pool basin, do not use concrete grades lower than M350 from an unverified concrete manufacturer. Concrete should only be poured after the reinforcement foundation frame and waterproofing equipment are installed and secured. It is advisable to pour the pool basin in one go. If necessary, minimize the number of pouring stages.
4. There is no space for embedded parts.
If the required number of embedded holes (as per the design) is not provided, some of the equipment (fountain, filter, or attraction) will ultimately fail to function. There is a solution: drilling additional holes will be necessary, but this risks cracking and compromising the waterproofing.
5. There are no overflow tanks or a system for filling and draining water.
6. Use of materials that do not meet requirements.
Only special polymer-based materials are used for waterproofing and tile adhesives. Using conventional materials like roofing felt for waterproofing would be a poor choice.
7. Pool bowl The pool must be a separate and free-standing structure. No abutments to residential buildings or sheds are permitted. Drainage must be provided under the pool basin.
8. Poor water filtration and heating system.